A Spaceship Named Mcguire

A Spaceship Named Mcguire is a science fiction short story by Randall Garrett, written in the early 1960s. The plot follows Daniel Oak, a troubleshooter hired to investigate malfunctions in the MG-YR-7 starship, McGuire, which features an artificial intelligence unit. As Oak navigates the complexities of the ship's sentience and the sabotage attempts against it, he also contends with the ambitions of Shalimar Ravenhurst's daughter, Jaqueline. The story explores themes of trust, intelligence, and the interplay between humans and advanced technology.